Museum with kids' activities in 50-acre Roman fort with barracks and renowned amphitheatre remains.
It's the inscribed stone that get to me. Joy and sorrow from 2000 years ago. A pleasant building with ample resources for children. A nice "Roman" garden. Forget Getty Villa. This is on the site of where Romans lived.
Free entrance & Free parking available, about 3 min walk from the museum - both for cars & coaches. Really great stuff to see & lots of activities for kids. Can dress up as a Roman soldier, fight with swords (made of soft materials) & see how Roman barracks looked. The garden has an olive tree, along with other things Roman. Really useful if it is a rainy day and any outdoor activities are difficult. Free parking available, about 3 min walk from the museum - both for cars & coaches. Drive past the Priory hotel to find the parking. Might get filled soon on busy days.
Free to go in and if you plan on visiting the Roman bath then add this to the trip too. I would recommend doing it first because it will make more sense when you get to the Roman bath.
Staff/volunteers were entertaining and helpful. The museum displays were amazing and we loved the garden. We came across a lovely, fluffy cat who would've sat on my lap all day if we'd let him/her. Would recommend. Even better, it was free. Next to a church with beautiful grounds (and squirrels). Also within walking distance of an outdoor Roman site so best bring your coat.
Free tickets it have lots of interesting stuff and there was also a cat in the garden
A fantastic museum, particularly for Roman-history enthusiasts -- and fantastic to see that they're providing autism-friendly opening hours.
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Toilets
Restaurant
Good for kids
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It's the inscribed stone that get to me. Joy and sorrow from 2000 years ago. A pleasant building with ample resources for children. A nice "Roman" garden. Forget Getty Villa. This is on the site of where Romans lived.
Free entrance & Free parking available, about 3 min walk from the museum - both for cars & coaches. Really great stuff to see & lots of activities for kids. Can dress up as a Roman soldier, fight with swords (made of soft materials) & see how Roman barracks looked. The garden has an olive tree, along with other things Roman. Really useful if it is a rainy day and any outdoor activities are difficult. Free parking available, about 3 min walk from the museum - both for cars & coaches. Drive past the Priory hotel to find the parking. Might get filled soon on busy days.
Free to go in and if you plan on visiting the Roman bath then add this to the trip too. I would recommend doing it first because it will make more sense when you get to the Roman bath.
Staff/volunteers were entertaining and helpful. The museum displays were amazing and we loved the garden. We came across a lovely, fluffy cat who would've sat on my lap all day if we'd let him/her. Would recommend. Even better, it was free. Next to a church with beautiful grounds (and squirrels). Also within walking distance of an outdoor Roman site so best bring your coat.
Free tickets it have lots of interesting stuff and there was also a cat in the garden
A fantastic museum, particularly for Roman-history enthusiasts -- and fantastic to see that they're providing autism-friendly opening hours.
